According to wikipedia, the first diesel car sold commercially was in 1933 (Citroën Rosalie). "In history" can probably be seen as relative to that. Most elect

According to wikipedia, the first diesel car sold commercially was in 1933 (Citroën Rosalie). "In history" can probably be seen as relative to that. Most electric car companies were bankrupt before 1920, however I would be surprised if not some application survived, making your statement technically correct.